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About us | Treatment | Special programs
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The majority of people with an anxiety disorder can be helped with
the right treatment.
Treatment must be tailored for each individual, but there are
a number of standard approaches. Our therapists use a combination
of the following state-of-the-art, research-supported treatments
such as:
• cognitive behavioral therapy.
• relaxation training.
• systematic desensitization.
• coping skills training.
• stress management.
Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents
Generally, symptoms are the same no matter what the patient's age.
What differs by age, usually, is the way in which symptoms are displayed.
How much does treatment cost?
Our fees are set from a sliding fee scaled according to y our family
income. During your first visit, you will be seen by a staff clinician
for an intake evaluation. There is a $15 charge for this initial
intake sessions. All sessions following this intake are based on
the sliding scale. You are expected to pay for services at the time
the services are rendered. We accept American Express, Discover,
Master Card and Visa.
What should I expect from treatment?
Our treatments are time-limited, problem-focused, and proven by
research studies to be effective for reducing anxiety. We will design
the treatment to decrease your specific anxiety symptoms. Treatment
is very active, and the more you put into it the more you will get
out of it. It often involves keeping track of your anxiety symptoms,
and homework assignments to reduce anxiety in the places and situations
in which you are experiencing it.
How long should treatment take?
Treatment is time-limited and focused on your specific anxiety-reduction
goals. Although there is no way to say how long a course of treatment
will last, because each individual is unique, a person who participates
regularly in treatment should see significant improvement within
two months.
Make an appointment
Call our number below and specifically ask for an appointment with
the VCU Anxiety Clinic. A therapist will return your call to introduce
our clinic and ask about your symptoms. Within one week or so, your
treating therapist will call you to set up your first appointment
at our clinic. The therapist will do a thorough assessment and discuss
treatment options with you.
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